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Tobacco Cessation

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  HOW TO START TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES  TARGETS :   Specific targets -  Current smokers  Current SLT users  Families of these people   General targets-  All non smokers  School children  College children  Women   Aim is to make current users quit and to keep others from getting into the vicious cycle of tobacco PLANNING   Infrastructure One room for OPD services including computer. Staff recruitment Doctor Counseller Social worker Computer operator Attendent Location Well connected with road and public transport. Pre launch publicity Focus should be drawn towards school and college students. Launch and post launch publicity Pubicity of the clinic should b done on a continious basis so that it continues to attract people. EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED- • Educational material • Computer • Breath CO analyzer • Telephone connection • Kit for measuring saliva and urine cotinine levels • Medicines • Contact with alcohol de-addiction centres. OFFICE ENVIORMENT - • Create smoke free enviorment
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Changes in Oral Cavity due to Covid -19

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Protect your mouth from corona Oral hygiene is an important part of a person's overall health and well-being.  Lack of oral hygiene can increase the chances of bacteria passing from the mouth to the lungs.  SARS covid-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is caused by the coronavirus.  A study suggests that the mouth may act as an entry point for SARS COVID-2 because the cells of the tongue, gums and teeth contain angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2).  This protein is the receptor that allows the virus to enter cells.  It promotes bacterial infection along with covid-19   Changes in oral cavity due to Covid-19 If you are corona positive or have been cured, then it is important for you to know these things, be careful if you see any of these symptoms  S welling in gums- A covid infected person may be negligent in maintaining their oral hygiene due to which dirt can collect in their teeth and it form of a layer called tartar which causes redness and swelling in the gums ,while brushing teeth a person can
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How Stress Affects Your Oral Health

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  How Stress Affects Your Oral Health Stress can affect your oral health in a number of ways: Jaw issues - disorders of the jaw joint or chewing muscles. These can cause pain around the ear or face. Teeth grinding - This can happen during the day, especially when you're concentrating, or at night. Poor oral hygiene- caused by a lack of good brushing and flossing. If you're too busy or forget to keep up with your dental hygiene, you can wind up with tooth decay and gum disease. Cold sores- which are caused by the herpes simplex virus HSV-1. Cold sores are often triggered by dental treatment, stress and sunlight. Oral infections or sores- which may show up as ulcers, white lines, or white or red spots. These can be brought on by stress. Decreased immune response- caused by stress, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. Reduce your symptoms  follow these steps to get relief for painful oral symptoms: Talk to your dentist  about treatment options. Address teeth grinding  by a
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